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Calculus and general physics (especial Newtonian mechanics) are needed.

Approx. 12 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Introduction to special relativity, general relativity and cosmology.

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Beginner Level

Calculus and general physics (especial Newtonian mechanics) are needed.

Approx. 12 hours to complete
English

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

Special Relativity: Relativity of Space and Time

2 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 104 min)
Week2
Week 2
3 hours to complete

Special Relativity: Length, Simultaneity and Lorentz Transformation

3 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 120 min)
Week3
Week 3
3 hours to complete

Special Relativity: Geometry, Energy and Momentum

3 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 110 min)
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

General Relativity

2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 100 min)

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